Signal lad

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005275",
  "term": "Signal lad",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A junior employee or apprentice working in a signal box under the supervision of a signalman, a role historically common on British railways. The lad's duties included cleaning the signal box, maintaining the log book (train register), and learning the complex procedures for operating levers and block instruments. This position served as a formal training path for individuals to become qualified signalmen, progressing upon demonstrating competence and passing examinations.",
  "synonyms": [
    "booking lad"
  ],
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "see_also": [
    "booking lad"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Stellwerksjunge",
    "es": "ayudante de señalero",
    "fr": "aide-signaleur"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/signal-lad/"
}